Are grenades actually effective?
Without body armour or protection, a single grenade can kill an individual up to 10 metres away and can cause serious injuries up to 20 metres away. Shrapnel can reach as far as 200+ metres distance from the detonation point. However, it becomes much less effective.
What is the most effective grenade?
M67
M67 grenade
| M67 | |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 2.5 in (64 mm) |
| Filling | Composition B |
| Filling weight | 6.5 oz (180 g) |
| Detonation mechanism | Pyrotechnic delay M213 fuze (4–5.5 seconds) |
Why are grenades useful?
In World War I, hand grenades were also known as “hand bombs.” The general philosophy for their use in the fighting armies was that grenades could kill the enemy underground or behind cover. They could also force the enemy into the open, providing targets for rifle and machine gun fire.
Are grenades obsolete?
Now the hand grenade is not obsolete. It is a niche tool that is very useful when applied outside of it’s primary specifications. There for since they are also compact and inexpensive people carry them as something of a utility device.
Would jumping on a grenade work?
Yes. Grenades aren’t that powerful. And the explosive force they generate is largely to break the grenade shell up into fragments/shrapnel, which actually cause injury. Jumping on a grenade is near certain death, but also pretty certain to prevent injury (certainly serious injury) to others nearby.
What makes ultimate frisbee different from other sports?
What makes ultimate frisbee unique from other sports is the first rule in the handbook, Spirit of the Game. Spirit is a guiding principle, an ethos of the sport that requires all players to act as their own referee, calling their own fouls and settling disagreements on the field.
Does ultimate frisbee mitigate masculinity?
Instead, in ultimate frisbee, players report a mitigated masculinity both on and off the field.
Why do ultimate frisbee players self-officiate?
Instead, Spirit permeates the hearts of ultimate frisbee players on and off the field, going on to determine players’ attitudes and values. Self-officiation teaches ultimate players that they must stand up for themselves against adversity. No one is going to babysit them anymore.